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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 585.84 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 585.84 and 174 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 585.84 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/585.84 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 585.84 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 101,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,936.16/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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